Rory is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1603 in 2024 with 19 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 21 births ranking #1452. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 13,579 girls born was named Rory. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Rory is a lively Irish name traditionally understood to mean 'red king'. It feels energetic, modern, and comfortably unisex in current use.
Long used in Ireland, Rory became more broadly popular as short Celtic names gained traction internationally. Its crisp sound and strong meaning helped it travel well.